Ravensthorpe Community Childcare

INSPECTION DETAILS

Inspection Date 05/08/2004 Inspector Name Angela Margaret Ellis

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SETTING DETAILS

Day Care Type Out of School Day Care, Creche Day Care Setting Name Ravensthorpe Community Centre Creche Setting Address 24 Garden Street Ravensthorpe Dewsbury West Yorkshire WF13 3AR

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REGISTERED PROVIDER DETAILS

Name Ravensthorpe Community Centre Creche 389553 1086129

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ORGANISATION DETAILS

Name Ravensthorpe Community Centre Creche Address 24 Garden Street Ravensthorpe Dewsbury West Yorkshire WF13 3AR

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ORGANISATION DETAILS

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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ABOUT THE INSPECTION

The purpose of this inspection is to assure government, parents and the public of the quality and standard of day care. When making judgements, inspectors have regard to how well the provider meets the National Standards for under Eights Day Care and Childminding. A list of these is attached. The report identifies strengths and areas for improvement. This inspection report must be made available to all parents.

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Information about the setting

Ravensthorpe community centre crèche has been operating for approximately eight months. It is managed by a committee. It operates from a room within Ravensthorpe community centre. There are currently six children on roll. Children attend for a variety of sessions when their parents attend classes within the centre. The setting currently supports children with special needs and who speak English as an additional language. At present the group opens two mornings while courses are running. Sessions are from 10:00 until 13:30. Two members of staff are working towards NVQ level three and others have completed recognised crèche worker courses. Cleared relief staff are available. The crèche receives support from the Local Authority.

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How good is the Day Care?

Ravensthorpe Community Centre Crèche provides a satisfactory standard of care.The setting is being managed by a committee who are developing their responsibilities to improving the service.There are issues relating to staff not being aware of the settings policies and procedures, confusing them with those of another crèche operating on the same premises. Deployment of staff is informal and they work well as a team. Good opportunities are available to them to access training. The accommodation within the premises is compact, welcoming and clean. The setting is well equipped with a good range of resources which are creatively organised within the space. This provides a stimulating, safe environment in which good hygiene routines are in place. Although the setting has not carried out a fire practices with the children. A good range of activities are planned to cover all areas of learning and adapted to include children with special educational needs. Good

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How good is the Day Care?

interaction and effective use of questioning facilitates children's learning. Partnerships with parents is good with information available to them being developed. An interesting record of activities is maintained in which examples of children's art work and photographs are recorded and parents have an opportunity to share in this. Snacks are varied and good opportunities are available for children to have access to sufficient drinks. Emphasis on equal opportunities is evident and there are good opportunities to learn about other cultures and believes through the different languages spoken, activities, pictures, posters and food tasting from other countries.

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How good is the Day Care?

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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What is being done well?

• The opportunities for staff to attend training in order to develop the quality of service offered. • The good range of toys, activities and equipment that covers all areas of learning. This is presented creatively making the most of a small space and provides a stimulating and welcoming environment. • The teams' good interaction with the children, they work directly at the children's level talking, listening and asking questions as well as giving praise and encouragement for their achievements. • The good hygiene routines in place with the children to prevent the spread of infection. • The opportunities for children to access snacks and regular drinks in a relaxed social environment. • The regard to equal opportunities throughout the setting which provides opportunities to learn about other cultures through a variety of resources including food. • The partnership with parents which includes developing systems for sharing

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What is being done well?

and exchanging information about the setting and their child.

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What needs to be improved?

• the managements responsibility for ensuring that all staff aware of the settings own policies and procedures • the regularity of carrying out fire practices with the children and the procedure for recording them.

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CONDITIONS OF REGISTRATION

All registered persons must comply with all conditions of registration included on his/her certificate of registration. As a result of this inspection conditions of registration have been imposed / varied / removed and a new certificate of registration will be issued.

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CONDITIONS OF REGISTRATION

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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The Registered Person must take the following actions by the date shown

Std Action Date 6 Ensure that fire evacuation practices are carried out with the children on a regular basis. 19/08/2004

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The Registered Person must take the following actions by the date shown

6 Ensure that the record of fire practices with the children are available at all times. 19/08/2004

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The Registered Person must take the following actions by the date shown

14 Ensure that all the policies and procedures are available to staff and parents to read in order that they can be implemented effectively. 19/08/2004

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The Registered Person must take the following actions by the date shown

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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STANDARD 1 - SUITABLE PERSON

Adults providing day care, looking after children or having unsupervised access to them are suitable to do so.

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STANDARD 2 - ORGANISATION

The registered person meets required adult: child ratios, ensures that training and qualifications requirements are met and organises space and resources to meet the children's needs effectively.

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STANDARD 3 - CARE, LEARNING AND PLAY

The registered person meets children's individual needs and promotes their welfare. They plan and provide activities and play opportunities to develop children's emotional, physical, social and intellectual capabilities.

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STANDARD 4 - PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

The premises are safe, secure and suitable for their purpose. They provide adequate space in an appropriate location, are welcoming to children and offer access to the necessary facilities for a range of activities which promote their development.

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STANDARD 5 - EQUIPMENT

Furniture, equipment and toys are provided which are appropriate for their purpose and help to create an accessible and stimulating environment. They are of suitable design and condition, well maintained and conform to safety standards.

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STANDARD 6 - SAFETY

The registered person takes positive steps to promote safety within the setting and on outings and ensures proper precautions are taken to prevent accidents.

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STANDARD 7 - HEALTH

The registered person promotes the good health of children and takes positive steps to prevent the spread of infection and appropriate measures when they are ill.

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STANDARD 8 - FOOD AND DRINK

Children are provided with regular drinks and food in adequate quantities for their needs. Food and drink is properly prepared, nutritious and complies with dietary and religious requirements.

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STANDARD 9 - EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

The registered person and staff actively promote equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children.

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NEEDS AND DISABILITIES)

The registered person is aware that some children may have special needs and is

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NEEDS AND DISABILITIES)

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 proactive in ensuring that appropriate action can be taken when such a child is identified or admitted to the provision. Steps are taken to promote the welfare and development of the child within the setting in partnership with the parents and other relevant parties.

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STANDARD 11 - BEHAVIOUR

Adults caring for children in the provision are able to manage a wide range of children's behaviour in a way which promotes their welfare and development.

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STANDARD 12 - WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PARENTS AND CARERS

The registered person and staff work in partnership with parents and to meet the needs of the children, both individually and as a group. Information is shared.

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STANDARD 13 - CHILD PROTECTION

The registered person complies with local child protection procedures approved by the Area Child Protection Committee and ensures that all adults working and looking after children in the provision are able to put the procedures into practice.

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STANDARD 14 - DOCUMENTATION

Records, policies and procedures which are required for the efficient and safe management of the provision, or to promote the welfare, care and learning of children are maintained. Records about individual children are shared with the child's parent.

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STANDARD 14 - DOCUMENTATION

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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